Twisted lower shift cable

[erikgreen]

So, I'm a twit for not thinking this through, but I inserted my lower shift cable into the transom and boat before I tightened the fitting down. So when I did tighten it the cable turned in a circle and spiraled, plus turning over a couple times.

I ended up inserting the core to test it, and it moves more freely than the old one did, but it's still sort of twisted and under tension. It probably needs 2-3 360 degree turns to be "straight".

Should I pull the cable to relieve the strain and re-insert? Keep in mind that my engine is still in place, and I have had to fish around with a wire hook each time to try to grab the cable end.

I also had to strain to get the shift bellows on... it was one of those cheap GLM parts I had left over from a while back, and the cable hole was about half the size it needed to be to easily slide on. Seals really well though

Erik

 

[futz]

Re: Twisted lower shift cable

so what motor and drive is this?

 

[Fishermark]

Re: Twisted lower shift cable

You need to do whatever it takes to relieve the strain on the sheath. Is it possible that you might be able to turn the engine side of the cable by hand a couple of times? I know it is tight with limited access.... but doing it right the first time saves headaches later.

 

[erikgreen]

Re: Twisted lower shift cable

Yeah, I was afraid you'd confirm my gut feelings.

I guess I'll find a way to either "unwind" it from the inside or pull it and re-do the thing.. :\

Erik


PS: Pre-alpha mercruiser R drive... sorry, been posting a lot lately and I missed including that this time.